If you love Prokofiev, Shostakovich and Khachaturian then Eshpai will be a welcome discovery.

In volume three of this very well-received series, we have early, middle and late examples of the works of this fine composer. If any of these performances have appeared anywhere before here, on this new CD, they appear in the best sound they have ever received for the performances have all been remastered for this series of recordings. We feel that Eshpai is a composer of sufficient stature that his music deserves the best sound possible, so the listener can judge more appropriately the quality of the music. This has been done.

Review:

"I was quite enthusiastic about this collection when I received it... and hearing it on this Albany release has not diminished my enthusiasm. ...The sonic picture is an appealing combination of detail and solid power." (Fanfare)